Source: Telegraph
Tottenham's Harry Redknapp named manager of the season
Roy Hodgson, the Fulham manager, had been tipped to win the award after leading Fulham to the Europa League final. [LNB]But Redknapp won the award after taking a team that was bottom of the league when he arrived at White Hart Lane 19 months ago into the top four. [LNB] Related ArticlesBurnley v Tottenham Hotspur: match previewGareth Bale signs new Spurs contractTottenham's targetsRedknapp takes pride playing patriot gamesRedknapp sits on top tableSport on televisionSpurs secured fourth place in the Premier League after beating Manchester City 1-0 at Eastlands on Wednesday night. And they could still finish third - they need to beat Burnley on Sunday and hope Fulham beat Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. [LNB]The top managerial accolade in the Premier League was voted by the Barclays Awards Panel, which is made up of football's governing bodies, the media and fans. [LNB]Harry is only the second manager since the formation of the Premier League in 1992-93 to win the award without winning the championship. George Burley was first to break the mould after Ipswich Town finished fifth in 2000-01. [LNB]He said: "I'm delighted to receive the award but it's a team effort with Kevin [Bond], Joe [Jordan], Clive [Allen[, Tony [Parks], Tim [Sherwood], Les [Ferdinand] and all the coaching and fitness staff. [LNB]"Really, I'm just part of the team. It's all down to the players and what they've achieved. It's down to them really and a real honour to receive it." [LNB]
